State Representative Jason Dawkins has been serving the 179th District since 2014 and covers the lower northeast Philadelphia and neighborhoods of Frankford, Wissinoming, Mayfair, Onley and Oxford Circle. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss poverty, ICE in Philadelphia, and Pennsylvania's plans to raise it's $7.25 an hour minimum wage in 2026.

DJ Dramos is a DJ, Music Producer, media personality, and host of the upcoming podcast "Global Flow" in partnership with the MyCultura podcast network. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss Bad Bunny's performance during halftime at the Super Bowl Sunday February 8th.

Molly McHugh-Johnson | Google Writer and Researcher

Molly McHugh-Johnson is a writer and researcher for Google’s “Keyword”. She focuses on research and data trends about Google and what people in the US are using Google’s search engine. She focuses on AI projects, Consumer Trends, and Google Products.

Andre Carroll (Democratic Party) is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 201. He assumed office on September 30, 2024. His current term ends on November 30, 2026. https://www.andredcarroll.com/meet-andre

Christina Faith, born in Atlantic City, NJ, and creatively made in Philadelphia, PA, is a multi-hyphenated creative. She is a director, writer, producer, and mentor on a mission to tell bold stories that spark change and inspire action. https://www.christinafaith.com/about

Here are some of the things that the PA Tax Credit Act would cover:

35% tax credit for film, TV, digital media, and game production under $50M

45% credit for projects over $50M (starting Jan 1, 2026)

Bonus Credits for: Local hiring (70%+ PA residents), Regional, filming bonus, & Gaming productions

Estimated $1.5–$2.5 billion in projected economic impact per year.

Midday Break Room host Tiffany Bacon has a candid conversation with Jill Scott about the impact of the Philly music scene in the 1990s-early 2000s, rediscovering herself and releasing new music.

Freedom Journeys is a bold, yearlong initiative from WURD Radio celebrating 250 extraordinary Black Philadelphians—past and present—as America approaches its 250th anniversary. New audio and video stories air throughout the day on WURD Radio and across our digital platforms.

Learn more, listen, and support the project at

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This week's special guest on New World View is a special panel discussion featuring Jalil Meekins of the F.A.S.T. Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides personal development and empowerment resources through networking and coordinated assistance with local agencies. Other panelist are Councilwoman Cindy Bass, Adam Geer, and the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety in Newark, NJ, LaKeesha Eure. The Panel discusses ways to prevent gun voilence in Philadelphia and New Jersey and how to work to bring down the numbers of victims and offenders.

This episode of Life & Tech w/ Tech Life Steph, hosted by Stephanie Humphrey the discussion is focused around Safer Internet Day am idea that aims to not only create a safer internet where everyone is empowered to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. Tech Life Steph also discuses the school cellphone ban that passed the Pennsylvania Senate and how this may help students get back to a healthier leaning enviorment free from distractions.

This week on On the Record with Ernest Owens, Ernest is joined by State Senator Sharif Street to discuss Trump's violations against black history and renounces ICE coming to philadelphia. Later into the show Senator Street discusses his campaign as he pulls ahead in fundraising for 3rd District congressional race.

Dr. Aaron Smith is joined by author Guy Sims of "Bad Boy" and "Cold Hard Cases of Duke Denim" with author Torrey Maldonado of "Hands" at the 34th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair, celebrating black children’s literature, literacy, and legacy.